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Sausage and Egg Casserole

Recipe: Sausage and egg casserole serves 8 1 pound of Italian sweet sausage - casing removed 1/2 cup of shallots - chopped2 teaspoons of garlic - minced 1/2 cup of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes - drained and chopped4 tablespoons of fresh ...
04/06/09

Meatloaf

Recipe: Meatloaf serves 8 1 packet/envelope of onion soup mix 2 pounds of ground beef (or meat loaf mix) 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs 2 eggs 3/4 cup of water 2/3 cup of ketchup - divided Preheat oven to 350 degreesIn a large bowl combine soup ...
03/23/09

Irish Bread

Recipe: Irish bread serves 8 2 1/8 cups of flour 2/3 cup of sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 1/2 cups of raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons of caraway seeds 5 1/2 tablespoons of butter - melted1 cup of milk 2 eggs 1 can of ...
03/09/09

Beef Stew

Recipe: Beef stew serves 8 3 pounds of stew beef - cut into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes1 large onion - diced4 tomatoes - cut into wedges 1/2 pound of baby carrots 1 red pepper - cut into 1/2 inch strips1 pound of small mushrooms - cleaned2 small ...
02/23/09

French Onion Soup

Recipe: French onion soup serves 4 1 1/2 pounds of onions - thinly sliced3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of sugar 6 cups of beef stock (or vegetable stock)4 tablespoons of brandy 1/2 teaspoon of dijon ...
02/09/09

Santa Fe Chili

Recipe: Santa fe chili serves 8 1 pound of ground beef - browned1 medium onion - chopped1 can of pinto beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed and drained1 can of kidney beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed and drained1 can of black beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed ...
01/26/09

Santa Fe Chili

Recipe: Santa fe chili serves 8 1 pound of ground beef - browned1 medium onion - chopped1 can of pinto beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed and drained1 can of kidney beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed and drained1 can of black beans (15.5 ounces) - rinsed ...
01/26/09

Baked Cod and Microwave Salmon

Recipe: Microwave salmon steaks serves 2 1 pinch of dill 1 pinch of black pepper 1 pinch of salt 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 salmon steaks Put salmon steak in microwave-safe dish.Pour with lemon juice over the fish.Sprinkle with salt, ...
01/12/09

Baked Cod and Microwave Salmon

Recipe: Microwave salmon steaks serves 2 1 pinch of dill 1 pinch of black pepper 1 pinch of salt 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 salmon steaks Put salmon steak in microwave-safe dish.Pour with lemon juice over the fish.Sprinkle with salt, ...
01/12/09

How to Cut an Avocado

Have you ever wondered how to cut an avocado? Watch this tips and techniques video to find out how to best cut an avocado so you can begin work on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!
12/29/08

How to Cut an Avocado

Have you ever wondered how to cut an avocado? Watch this tips and techniques video to find out how to best cut an avocado so you can begin work on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!
12/29/08

How to Cut an Avocado

Have you ever wondered how to cut an avocado? Watch this tips and techniques video to find out how to best cut an avocado so you can begin work on your favorite recipe. Enjoy!
12/29/08

How To: Ginger

Fresh ginger is often the key ingredient to the perfect sauce, marinade or stir-fry. Watch this startcooking video to find out more about how to use ginger. Enjoy!
12/15/08

How To: Ginger

Fresh ginger is often the key ingredient to the perfect sauce, marinade or stir-fry. Watch this startcooking video to find out more about how to use ginger. Enjoy!
12/15/08

How To: Ginger

Fresh ginger is often the key ingredient to the perfect sauce, marinade or stir-fry. Watch this startcooking video to find out more about how to use ginger. Enjoy!
12/15/08

Microwaving Bacon

Cooking bacon does not need to be difficult. Watch this startcooking video to learn a simple and easy way to microwave bacon. Enjoy!
12/01/08

Microwaving Bacon

Cooking bacon does not need to be difficult. Watch this startcooking video to learn a simple and easy way to microwave bacon. Enjoy!
12/01/08

Microwaving Bacon

Cooking bacon does not need to be difficult. Watch this startcooking video to learn a simple and easy way to microwave bacon. Enjoy!
12/01/08

International Salads

Do you need salad ideas? Startcooking shows you how to best use Fresh Express' nutritious and tasty ready-to-eat complete salads. Watch this video for great ideas!
11/17/08